Serena Vale headed straight to the Vale family estate.The moment she stepped inside, she found Felix Vale and Brandon Vale sitting in the living room, teacups in hand, looking entirely at ease."Serena, you're here. Have a seat." Felix Vale's tone was casual, almost cordial.Neither man showed the slightest hint of alarm. If anything, they seemed to have been expecting her arrival all along.Serena strode toward them, her voice tight with anger. "Uncle Felix, Uncle Brandon, the funds in my company's accounts, did you two take them?"Felix took a leisurely sip of his tea before answering. "That's correct. I moved the money. It should be transferred into Vale Holdings' accounts very soon.""Uncle Felix, why would you do this? Those funds were investments from Riverstone Corp, Skyhonor Group, and the Thornton family. They're earmarked for the project." Serena had anticipated this confrontation, but hearing him admit it so openly still sent a chill through

"Felix Vale, Brandon Vale, your Vale Holdings accounts are completely empty. Where exactly did you transfer the money? I suggest you come clean now."The director of the Consumer Protection Office fixed them with a hard stare, his voice low and severe."No money?"Felix Vale and Brandon Vale both stared in disbelief, their eyes widening in shock. The statement didn't make sense. It couldn't be real."That's impossible," Felix protested."Vale Holdings still has a hundred and twenty million in the account. How could there be nothing?"The Consumer Protection Office director studied their genuinely shocked expressions, and his own confusion deepened. Something didn't add up here. These men looked truly blindsided."What's really going on here?" he muttered. "Didn't they take the investment from Vale Group? That was over seven hundred million. How can every last cent be gone?"One of the Consumer Protection Office's technical staff kept his eyes

Rosalie Chambers clenched her small fists tighter, her frustration mounting with every passing second. If he hadn't started that company, one person could never spend all that money in an entire lifetime. Yet somehow, Aaron Holmes, an ordinary man with no background to speak of, wasn't satisfied with any of it."The more I think about it, the angrier I get!" she burst out. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to track down Aaron Holmes and beat him senseless with her own two hands.Mr. Chambers spoke in a low, measured tone. "Enough. Getting angry won't solve anything. What matters now is finding a way to eliminate the trouble Aaron poses. If we wait until he comes knocking on our door, it won't be nearly as easy to handle."His words struck a chord. Rosalie's eyes suddenly lit up as a memory surfaced."Oh, Grandfather! Something major happened last night with the Vale family and Vale Group. The Vale family secretly transferred funds out of Vale Group's accoun

"Oh, and don't worry about the money. I'll get it back for you."With that final statement, Aaron Holmes left the residential district, leaving the two of them staring at each other in bewilderment.Rosalie Chambers quickly let out a cold snort. Nine hundred million in funds? How could a man who lived off women possibly come up with that kind of money? He was just trying to save face, nothing more."What an arrogant fool," she muttered.Mr. Chambers frowned, watching Aaron's retreating figure with a thoughtful expression. After a moment, he shook his head. Perhaps he was overthinking things. Aaron's background was clear enough already. He was just a worthless man with no real capabilities.As for what he'd just said, it was probably nothing more than an attempt to lose with some dignity intact."Forget it. No matter what, he did save my life. We've repaid that debt now, and that's enough. Let's hope he doesn't come looking for the Chambers family again

"Aaron Holmes, is it? I heard that in Haven you're nothing but a kept man raised by Vale Group. A waste who lives off women. And Vale Group has some nerve sending someone like you to sign a contract with me."Coldwraith's expression turned frigid, murderous intent radiating from his body in waves. He was about to make a move when Aaron raised a hand, stopping him.Aaron's gaze flickered with cold light. "Then what kind of person would be worthy of signing a contract with Mr. Grady?"An insect-like creature. Naturally, Aaron wouldn't stoop to his level, but he wouldn't let the man gloat either.Gage Grady sneered and exhaled a plume of smoke. "Have your girlfriend come in person. Serena Vale from Vale Group, that little vixen. I heard she's quite a looker. Perfect opportunity to see the real thing.""That's unfortunate. The company is very busy right now," Aaron replied evenly. "And my girlfriend doesn't meet with just any stray cat or dog.""You're dead